horse latitudes

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /hɔrs ˈlæt̬.ɪ.tuːd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /hɔrs ˈlæt̬.ɪ.tuːd/

Definitions of horse latitudes words

noun plural horse latitudes the latitudes near 30°N or 30°S at sea, characterized by baffling winds, calms, and high barometric pressure 0
noun horse latitudes either of two belts over the oceans at c. 30° - 35° north and south latitude, characterized by calms, light wind, high barometric pressure, and hot, dry weather 0
noun horse latitudes (Informal) (geography, meteorology) The warm, subtropical bands which encircle the globe between approximately 30 and 35 degrees both north and south of the Equator, characterized by high atmospheric pressure and dry, variable winds ranging from calm to light. 0
noun horse latitudes (figuratively) A condition of relative inactivity, calm, or lethargy. 0

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Origin of horse latitudes

First appearance:

before 1765

One of the 46% newest English words

1765-75; probably as translation of Spanish golfo de las yeguas literally, mares' sea; explanation of the literal sense remains uncertain, despite numerous hypotheses

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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